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    Parks Dept Releases Virtual Deer Map and Deer Management Plan

    Interactive Tools  •  Staten Island, Online

    Map of Staten Island featuring locations of targeted safety corridors and places where permanent signage has been added to warn about deer while driving. Image Credit: NYC Parks/ NYC DOT

    The newly released map will educate young students on the Staten Island deer population and the new plan provides New Yorkers with a detailed Deer Impact Management Plan. On February 17, 2021, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation launched two new deer related resources: The Deer Awareness Presentation and the Managing Deer Impacts on Staten Island Virtual Report. (read more…)

    Tags : deer, NYC Parks, safety, traffic
    Date:03/11/2021
    Category : Department of Parks & Recreation
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    Parks Dept Launches NYC Water Safety Campaign for Beaches

    Safety Campaign  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: CityLand

    The campaign was created after beaches have finally reopened for the summer. On July 9, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced a new NYC water safety campaign.  The campaign aims to inform New Yorkers about how quickly drownings can happen and remind beachgoers to only swim at designated beaches when lifeguards are on duty. The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will also post signage and flags to identify areas where swimming is prohibited. (read more…)

    Tags : beaches, Department of Parks and Recreation, NYC Beaches, safety
    Date:07/24/2020
    Category : Department of Parks & Recreation
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    Comptroller Study Finds Majority of Lobbies in NYCHA Buildings Have Unsecured Doors

    Public Housing Security Issues  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: Office of the Comptroller.

    NYCHA residences throughout the five boroughs have serious security lapses from propped open and broken doors. On October 12, 2018, the City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the results of an investigative survey on the exterior door security at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. Between July and August 2018, auditors visited 299 NYCHA developments and observed the conditions of exterior doors. The auditors observed 4,551 doors in development in the five boroughs. (read more…)

    Tags : Comptroller, doors, NYCHA, safety, security issues, unsecured
    Date:11/13/2018
    Category : Comptroller's Office, New York City Housing Authority
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    Comptroller’s Audit Reveals Unsatisfactory Conditions In NYCHA Playgrounds

    NYCHA  •  Citywide

    Broken Spiral Slide. Image credit: City of New York Office of the Comptroller.

    549 NYCHA-owned playgrounds have hazardous conditions and lack of repair and maintenance records. On April 4, 2018, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released an audit of New York City Housing Authority playgrounds’ conditions and maintenance. NYCHA is responsible for the maintenance of each development’s playgrounds. Results from playground inspections are required to be entered into NYCHA’s electronic system for tracking maintenance and physical repair work. However, the Comptroller’s audit shows that NYCHA failed to consistently maintain playgrounds. (read more…)

    Tags : children, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Comptroller, developments, grounds keeping policy, hazardous conditions, NYCHA, playgrounds, policy, safety, Scott M. Stringer
    Date:04/18/2018
    Category : Comptroller's Office
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    Mayor Completes Phase One Of Roof Rehabilitation For NYCHA Developments

    NYCHA  •  Citywide

    Mayor de Blasio at the April 5th press conference. Image credit: Mayor’s Office.

    Roof rehabilitations are part of the de Blasio administration’s plan to improve NYCHA’s physical infrastructure and safety. On April 5, 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the roofs at 65 NYCHA buildings have been completely replaced as part of the Mayor’s plan to replace the roofs of NYCHA buildings. Mayor de Blasio has invested $1.3 billion so far to repair 950 roofs of NYCHA buildings. The new roofs will reduce mold on NYCHA buildings and provide a long-term, cost-effective solution to improve the quality of life for tenants. (read more…)

    Tags : Bill de Blasio, developments, improvements, infrastructure, investments, mayor, NYCHA, roofs, safety
    Date:04/12/2018
    Category : Mayor
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